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by alex mac
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Mk1 Vit roof rack
Replies: 11
Views: 14373

Re: Mk1 Vit roof rack

also looking for one of these for my lwb mk1 vit...cheers
by alex mac
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB
Replies: 10
Views: 8381

Re: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB

lol, I am going to recheck this but certainly seemed to be towards the 300, but I have been getting used to the auto box and not driving much over 50 except taking back home from Newcastle.
by alex mac
Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:02 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB
Replies: 10
Views: 8381

Re: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB

fuel comsumption, about 300miles on the 1st tank, not sure how good that is? 1.6 16v model.
by alex mac
Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB
Replies: 10
Views: 8381

Re: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB

The SJ was more my machine for off road in the forest, loved how it drove. The Vit is a bit more car like and to be honest a lot more wolly on the road, but actually I am beginning to like it and even Mrs has driven it twice. Daughter says its ugly on the outside but actually very nice on the inside...
by alex mac
Sat Jun 01, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Vitara Specific Tech
Topic: Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB
Replies: 10
Views: 8381

Moved on from SJ LWB to Vitara LWB

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A wee bit work to do, but well pleased with my Vitara, 1.6 JLX Auto (not sure if I am going to keep the auto) came with all the MOT certs since new.
by alex mac
Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SJ logging...
Replies: 5
Views: 5374

Re: SJ logging...

Could be tempted to sell for the right price, seen a nice Long Wheel Base Vitara, seems I keep toying with this idea. Remembering I have spent around £1000 on parts, brakes are new all round, new rear heavy duty springs etc etc, I wont let it go for pennies, but a quick serious offer whilst I have m...
by alex mac
Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:32 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SJ logging...
Replies: 5
Views: 5374

Re: SJ logging...

Thanks guys, got to finish the paint work, but I agree she looks quite at home working in the forest. I like the idea of painint the trailer to match never thought about that- just bought the trailer which used to be a fire fighting ampliance for the Forestry Commission so its well sturdy with the l...
by alex mac
Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: SJ logging...
Replies: 5
Views: 5374

SJ logging...

by alex mac
Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Spotted!
Replies: 593
Views: 686557

Re: Spotted!

Blue E reg 413 yesterday at Tesco Kingston Park Newcastle. Spoke to the owner as I see it going around Corbridge. he tells me has 3 SJ's...are you on here sir?? Said to him, I live at Bellingham got a long wheelbase one- his reply "been past your house visiting a neighbour-looks a tidy SJ in da...